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Flash floods have ravaged villages near the Nepal-Tibet border.

• ABC Australia ★ At least 95 dead in Nepal floods, Australian among hundreds missing
• Al Jazeera ★ Photos: Avalanche floods kill 95, hundreds missing in Nepal’s Himalayas
• CBC World ★ Nepal flash floods kill at least 72, leave hundreds missing
• CBS World ★ Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
• CNBC International ★ At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
• DW ★ Deadly flash flood wipes away villages in Nepal, Tibet
• Euronews ★ At least 95 dead and more than 380 tourists missing after flash flooding in Nepal
• France 24 ★ Deadly flash floods near Nepal-Tibet border raze villages, leave hundreds missing
• Guardian World ★ Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing
• NPR World ★ At least 75 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
• PBS NewsHour ★ At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
• RTÉ World ★ Two Irish among missing as Nepal floods leave 95 dead
• The Hindu International ★ Nepal flash floods: At least 95 dead and over 350 missing, including 291 foreigners, missing

The fire occurred at a hospital in Pakistan’s capital.

• ABC International ★ Fire at hospital in Pakistan’s capital kills 14 newborns, officials say
• Al Jazeera ★ Locked inside: Grief and anger as Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 newborns
• BBC World ★ Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
• CBC World ★ Fire in Pakistan hospital kills 14 newborns, officials order immediate inquiry
• CBS World ★ 14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery
• DW ★ Pakistan: Islamabad hospital fire kills at least 14 infants
• Euronews ★ Fire kills 14 newborns at major hospital in Pakistan, officials say
• France 24 ★ Pakistan: At least 14 newborns die in hospital fire
• Guardian World ★ At least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward
• NPR World ★ Hospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital, officials order immediate inquiry
• The Hindu International ★ At least 14 infants killed in fire at Pakistan hospital
• UPI World ★ At least 14 newborn babies killed in blaze at hospital in Pakistan

Dolly Parton was a renowned country music singer, songwriter, and philanthropist.

• BBC Entertainment ★ Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer
• CBC World ★ Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80
• CNBC International ★ Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
• DW ★ Remembering Dolly Parton: 8 facts about the icon
• France 24 ★ Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
• Guardian Culture ★ Dolly Parton – a life in pictures
• NPR Arts ★ Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
• PBS NewsHour Arts ★ Dolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80
• RTÉ World ★ 'Queen of country music' Dolly Parton dies aged 80
• SBS News ★ The Queen of Country: Dolly Parton's life in pictures
• The Hindu International ★ U.S. country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80: family

The visit comes amid strained ties between the US and Russia.

• Al Jazeera ★ Kremlin says CIA head met Russian intelligence officials, but not Putin
• BBC World ★ CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
• CBC World ★ CIA director John Ratcliffe meets with Russian officials in Moscow, reports say
• CBS World ★ Russia says CIA chief met intel counterparts on secretive Moscow visit
• DW ★ Moscow confirms visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe
• France 24 ★ Kremlin says CIA chief met Russian counterparts, not Putin, in Moscow
• RTÉ World ★ CIA director was on 'semi-routine' Moscow mission: Trump
• The Hill ★ Trump calls CIA director’s trip to Russia ‘semi-routine’
• The Hindu International ★ Kremlin says U.S. spy chief held talks with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit
• UPI World ★ CIA chief John Ratcliffe in secret mission to Moscow amid 'crisis' ties

The investment is expected to establish a massive spaceport in Louisiana.

• Ars Technica ★ SpaceX intends to invest up to $100 billion in massive Louisiana spaceport
• BBC World ★ Musk's SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility in Louisiana
• CNBC International ★ SpaceX is 'attractively valued' after $100 billion Louisiana spaceport plan, Morgan Stanley says
• Engadget ★ SpaceX is building a $100 billion 'Starbase' launch site in Louisiana
• RTÉ World ★ SpaceX plans to build $100bn rocket complex in Louisiana
• UPI World ★ SpaceX to build $100M launch facility in Louisiana

Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a temporary route through the Strait of Hormuz.

• Al Jazeera ★ Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know
• Euronews ★ Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor in Strait or Hormuz
• NBC News ★ Oil prices tumble amid renewed optimism over the Strait of Hormuz
• RTÉ World ★ Iran, Oman reach agreement on Hormuz, IRGC says
• The Hindu International ★ Iran, Oman hold talks on managing Strait of Hormuz
• Yahoo Finance ★ Oil slips as investors focus on Hormuz talks

Canada is responding to US tariffs.

• BBC World ★ Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
• CNBC International ★ Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods
• Guardian Business ★ Canada announces 50% retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of US imports as trade war escalates – video
• NBC Politics ★ Canada Announces Counter-Tariffs on US as Trade War Ramps up
• PBS NewsHour ★ Canada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate
• The Hindu International ★ Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on U.S. goods

The sisters have been given a wild card entry.

• BBC Sport ★ Williams sisters given US Open doubles wildcard
• CBC Top Stories ★ Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the U.S. Open
• ESPN ★ Serena, Venus team again for US Open doubles
• Guardian Sport ★ Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open
• Sky Sports ★ Williams sisters given wild card for US Open women's doubles

The attack has sparked widespread condemnation, including from the UN chief.

• ABC International ★ More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
• DW ★ Haiti: UN chief condemns Haiti attack that killed 47
• Euronews ★ More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead
• Guardian World ★ At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital
• NPR World ★ More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead

European nations had threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments.

• BBC Sport ★ Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat
• DW ★ Reports: UEFA backs off FIFA boycott threat
• Guardian Sport ★ Uefa poised to lift boycott threat after Fifa promises no World Cup sale repeat
• Sky News World ★ European nations to go back on threat to boycott FIFA

The US has threatened sanctions on countries trading with Iran.

• CBC World ★ The U.S. threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ | About That
• CBS World ★ Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?
• Guardian World ★ China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
• The Hindu International ★ Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has big challenge: China

The leaks had revealed significant details about the game's story and gameplay.

• BBC Entertainment ★ Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
• Engadget ★ Rockstar calls GTA 6 leaks 'heartbreaking for our team' and says the game is nearly finished
• The Verge ★ Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA 6 leaks

She will replace her late brother in the U.S. Senate

• CBC World ★ Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina
• PBS NewsHour ★ Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in U.S. Senate
• Politico Politics ★ Political newcomer Darline Graham wins South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff

The primary election determined the Republican candidate for the November ballot.

• NBC News ★ The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race
• PBS NewsHour ★ Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
• Politico Politics ★ The other Dan Sullivan makes November ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan

Bill Gates calls for precautions due to AI's potential impact.

• CNBC International ★ Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause
• Guardian Business ★ Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover
• MarketWatch ★ Bill Gates issues a stark warning about AI — and Americans increasingly share his concerns

The data may impact future interest rate decisions.

• CNBC International ★ Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July
• UPI World ★ Annual core inflation climbed by 3.3% in July
• Yahoo Finance ★ Inflation Ran a Little Hotter Than Expected in July

Celtic suffered a Champions League collapse.

• BBC Sport ★ Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain
• Guardian Sport ★ Martin O’Neill puts Champions League collapse among most painful Celtic nights
• Sky Sports ★ Celtic CL post-mortem: What went wrong and where do they go from here?

They are returning to the U.K.

• ABC Australia ★ Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in UK
• CBC World ★ Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrive in U.K.
• CBS World ★ Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports

The Trump administration made the threat amid a court battle over the planned renovations.

• Guardian Culture ★ Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done
• NBC Politics ★ Trump administration says it might demolish the Kennedy Center if court blocks renovations
• UPI World ★ DOJ says Kennedy Center should be demolished if renovations blocked

Musk's Starlink has helped keep Ukraine online.

• ABC Australia ★ Ukraine awards Elon Musk Order of Freedom for Starlink support
• Politico Europe ★ Musk to receive Ukraine’s Order of Freedom from Zelenskyy
• UPI World ★ Elon Musk awarded Order of Freedom for helping keep Ukraine online

Joe Root is trying to improve the team's performance.

• BBC Sport ★ Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
• Guardian Sport ★ Josh Tongue reveals Joe Root’s ‘robust conversation’ has reset England standards
• Sky Sports ★ Root urges England to 'earn back trust' of nation

The charges follow a collision.

• Al Jazeera ★ England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after collision
• BBC Sport ★ Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash
• Guardian Sport ★ Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession

The signing is part of Manchester City's summer transfer activity.

• Al Jazeera ★ Manchester City sign teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille
• BBC Sport ★ Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille
• Guardian Sport ★ Manchester City confirm Bouaddi signing as Marmoush and González head out

The study analyzed data from a large group of patients who received the vaccine.

• Guardian Science ★ Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
• New Scientist ★ Shingles vaccine may lower risk of stroke and heart failure
• STAT News ★ Newer shingles vaccine linked to lower heart disease risk, ‘natural experiment’ shows

The incident occurred during a maritime interdiction operation.

• CBS World ★ U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
• DW ★ US military kills 4 in Caribbean boat strike
• The Hindu International ★ U.S. military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing four

Measles deaths are rare in the US.

• Ars Technica ★ Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm
• PBS NewsHour ★ News Wrap: 2 unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania
• STAT News ★ Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the U.S. this year, both people unvaccinated

Austin suffered the injury during a recent game.

• ESPN ★ Source: Giants' Austin (torn ACL) out for season
• UPI World ★ Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III out for season with ACL tear

• Guardian Science ★ Dogs blink more often when they see owners blinking, study finds
• Phys.org ★ Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signal

• ABC Australia ★ Inquest opens into death of ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday
• ABC International ★ Inquest opens into death of ex-Cambridge University professor Jason Arday

• Al Jazeera ★ Trump tells Al Jazeera ‘not in a hurry’ for Iran to return to talks
• CBS World ★ Trump says the Iran war "will continue for as long as necessary"

• CNBC International ★ S&P 500 is little changed after PCE report shows sticky inflation; Nvidia earnings on deck: Live updates
• Yahoo Finance ★ Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as PCE inflation stays sticky, Nvidia earnings loom

Maura Higgins is a former contestant on the reality show Love Island.

• BBC Entertainment ★ Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot
• UPI World ★ 'Love Island' alum Maura Higgins to host 'Blind Date' reboot

The PGA Tour is making significant changes to its schedule.

• BBC Sport ★ PGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy
• Sky Sports ★ New event and big changes revealed in revamped 2027 PGA Tour schedule

Coventry have strengthened their squad.

• BBC Sport ★ Coventry sign defender Pinnock from Brentford
• Sky Sports ★ Coventry latest: Defender joins from Brentford

Chelsea is exploring options to strengthen their squad.

• BBC Sport ★ Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez
• Guardian Sport ★ Chelsea in talks with Emiliano Martínez’s camp and braced for Enzo Fernández bid

The royal visit is part of a broader tour of the Caribbean region.

• ABC International ★ King Charles III to visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda this autumn
• Sky News World ★ King and Queen to visit Antigua and Barbuda

Researchers are exploring new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

• New Scientist ★ Nanoparticles ease Alzheimer’s by making neurons from other cells
• Phys.org ★ Nanoparticles induce neuroregeneration in Alzheimer's disease models

The datacentre is expected to be a hub for artificial intelligence.

• ABC Australia ★ The home of the Ford Falcon may soon become Australia's AI engine room
• Guardian World ★ ‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle

The warning follows increased violence and security concerns.

• ABC International ★ US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities
• The Hill ★ State Department warns Americans of travel to Mexicali

• BBC Science ★ How to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
• The Hill ★ Who will have the best view of this week's blood moon lunar eclipse?

• Al Jazeera ★ When is the Champions League draw, which teams are in, and what are the dates?
• ESPN ★ When is the Champions League league phase draw? Date, how it works, more

The ruling follows a long-standing debate over the health risks faced by flight attendants.

• BBC World ★ Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
• Guardian World ★ Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules

• CNBC International ★ CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia carries world of AI on its shoulders
• Yahoo Finance ★ Nvidia Stock Slips Ahead Of Report (Live Coverage)

Trump-backed candidates have been competing in various primaries.

• NBC News ★ Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination in the Oklahoma governor’s race
• Politico Politics ★ Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor

The spacewalk is for station maintenance.

• NASA ★ NASA Sets Spacewalk for Station Maintenance, Live Coverage Planned
• The Hindu International ★ Anil Menon, Sophie Adenot conduct spacewalk outside ISS

The worker is believed to have been infected by a mosquito on a flight.

• BBC World ★ German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
• DW ★ Frankfurt Airport worker dies after malaria infection

A new poll shows Democrats ahead in key Texas House districts.

• NBC Politics ★ Democrats see an opening in Texas. Is it déjà vu or a breakthrough?: From the Politics Desk
• The Hill ★ Democrats lead Republicans in Texas battleground House districts, new poll shows

SoundCloud expands its services to support artists

• Engadget ★ SoundCloud will let you buy music directly from artists
• The Verge ★ You can now buy music on SoundCloud

The report reveals the extent of damage to the rock art.

• ABC Australia ★ Report finds rock art damage more extensive than thought
• Phys.org ★ Historic sulfur emissions—the likely cause of damage to Murujuga rock art

The game is a remastered version of the original.

• Engadget ★ A remastered The Witcher 3 will be released September 29
• UPI World ★ 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered' coming in September

Forest has agreed to a deal with Chelsea for the striker.

• BBC Sport ★ Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap
• Sky Sports ★ Ipswich latest: Delap sell-on fee ahead of Forest move revealed

El Nino is causing severe drought in the region.

• France 24 ★ Panama and El Salvador declare emergency over El Nino-fuelled drought
• The Hindu International ★ El Salvador, Panama sound alarm on El Nino-fueled drought

Thousands attend the festival.

• ABC International ★ The epic La Tomatina food fight paints a small Spanish town red
• Al Jazeera ★ Photos: Thousands join Spain’s La Tomatina festival for epic tomato battle

Ofgem announces the price cap increase.

• BBC Business ★ Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
• Guardian Business ★ Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October

The merger follows years of cooperation between the two forces.

• Euronews ★ Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger
• PBS NewsHour ★ Kurdish-led group in Syria says it has dissolved after merging with the army

The delays have left homeowners in financial limbo for years, still making mortgage payments on destroyed properties while awaiting funds to reconstruct.

• CBC Top Stories ★ Insurance covered the rebuild of her house after a fire. Why didn’t the bank release the money on time?
• Guardian Business ★ Two years in limbo: the residents still paying mortgages on flats destroyed in east London fire

Mamdani, a scholar and activist, has publicly stated his opposition to the event featuring RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat scheduled in New York City.

• DW ★ NYC: Mamdani opposes rally with Hindu nationalist leader
• The Hindu International ★ Mamdani says he opposes RSS, does not support Mohan Bhagwat’s event at Madison Square Garden

The ruling invalidates a state law that prohibited drag performances, with the court rejecting arguments from those seeking to restrict the shows.

• NBC Politics ★ Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’
• UPI World ★ District court judge rules Texas' drag show ban unconstitutional

The artist created sculptures that mocked Mao Zedong.

• BBC Entertainment ★ Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups
• DW ★ China: Dissident artist jailed for satirical Mao sculptures

The civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia faces scrutiny from experts who warn it could increase risks of nuclear weapons proliferation in the Middle East.

• CNBC International ★ Trump's Saudi nuclear deal reaches Congress as experts warn of proliferation risk
• The Hindu International ★ Trump submits civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review

The BBC-run annual awards showcase the year's best nature photography from thousands of submissions across the globe.

• BBC Science ★ A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
• New Scientist ★ See the stunning contenders for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The ban follows a viral AI-made Madonna cover.

• CBC World ★ Australia bans fully AI-made songs from charts after Madonna cover goes viral
• PBS NewsHour Arts ★ Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts